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Cylinder Head Cover Installation

  1. Check the spark plug seals for damage. If the seal is damaged, replace it.
  2. Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.
  3. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes, and install the cylinder head covers (B).

    FRONT 

    Fig 1: Identifying Spark Plug Seal And Cylinder Head Cover (Front)
    G05494023Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    REAR 

    Fig 2: Identifying Spark Plug Seal And Cylinder Head Cover (Rear)
    G05494024Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Visually check the spark plug seals for damage.
  5. Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.
  6. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step tighten all bolts, in sequence, 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.8 lbf.ft).
    Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Cover Bolts
    G05494025Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the breather hose (A).
    Fig 4: Breather Hose And Harness Holder Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05494026Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Tighten the two bolts (B) securing the harness holder.
  9. Tighten the bolt (C) securing the power steering hose bracket.
  10. Tighten the three bolts (A) securing the harness holder, and install the dipstick (B).
    Fig 5: Installing Harness Holder And Dipstick With Torque Specifications
    G05494027Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the six ignition coils (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  12. Install the intake manifold (see INSTALLATION ).
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